Over the Hills and Far Away - British Army Song

"Over the Hills and Far Away" is a traditional British song, dating back to at least the late 17th century. One version was published in Thomas D'Urfey's Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy; a very different one appeared in George Farquhar's 1706 play The Recruiting Officer. A version also appears in John Gay's The Beggar's Opera of 1728.
The words have changed over the years, as can be seen in the versions below. The only consistent element in early versions is the title line and the tune. D'Urfey's and Gay's versions both refer to lovers, while Farquhar's version refers to fleeing overseas to join the army. The tune was provided with another set of lyrics for the British Sharpe television series of the 1990s, based on Farquhar's version. This version was also recorded by John Tams who played Dan Hagman in the series.

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Rule Britannia! God Bless our United Kingdom.

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God Save King George 🇬🇧

[@thecrimsonbubbles]

now that's soldiering.

[@Hereward47]

I distinctly remember being in the back of a wagon when I was in basic training driving through a town in Devon all singing this.

[@Historicage1134]

When England does not have any independence day because of it's brave soldiers who always protect it from enemy and also make it possible to rule the world.

[@RevoeLad]

I love the fact that the first line of the song is recruiting mercenaries to fight for us. It’s hilarious 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

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For God, King and country!

[@thebrazilianhistorian6530]

This is the best version of this song I've ever heard.

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I didn't know about this version of the song, good mate :)

[@Historicage1134]

Because of these songs every Britons can reflect on to their glorious past and present

[@rose72br]

I didn't know this one. It's very beautiful! Greetings from Brasil!

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This britsh song never gets forgotten

[@mattwordsworth9825]

The British Empire's combat uniform is the best looking out of all the WWII uniforms, complete with their iconic Brodie Helmet

[@DerMarschliedKamerad]

Absolutely epic, good job!

[@gunslingerluckytankijunky]

Sharpe brought me here, god I gotta find more shows about the older wars.

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Great song

[@Atrux1]

That's inspiring. Thank you. Let us rise again like our fathers or even better

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This video changed mah life